Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Olney, MD
17301 Old Vic Blvd, Olney, MD 20832
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Maryland
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Olney since at least 2011
In Olney, Maryland, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 1,246 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 1,246
- Teachers
- 108 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 601 girls, 645 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of Catholic high schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Good Counsel High School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
What grades does Our Lady of Good Counsel High School serve?
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Our Lady of Good Counsel High School?
About 1,246 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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